Can anyone recommend the perfect sewing basket?

[Guest Alte Veste Academy]

I have all my embroidery and quilting supplies in a plastic drawer system in my closet and that's fine for those things. For my new venture into sewing clothes and household doodads, I would really like a great big sewing basket that I can grab and easily move from room to room. I don't have a designated sewing space so I hand sew on the couch and backyard swing and machine sew on our dining room table.

 

Does anyone know of the perfect big sewing basket?

[JFSinIL]

I am using a fishing box. Threads, etc. are in the compartments for lures, etc. Look in the sporting goods section of Walmart or Target.

[Jennifer in NH]

I bought one at Christmas time. I was in need of the largest one I could get. This is what I found. I love it!

http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewing/Suzys-Extra-Large-Square-Sewing-Basket/3291158/product.html

Hopefully that link works. I found it very hard to find much out there these days. I hope this helps.

[Amira]

I do a tackle box too. It's perfect and portable.

[mommaduck]

I have an old, hard cosmetics carry on luggage case (I think they called them train cases). It has depth, a tray at the top, and is bump proof.

[battlemaiden]

I bought one at Christmas time. I was in need of the largest one I could get. This is what I found. I love it!

http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewing/Suzys-Extra-Large-Square-Sewing-Basket/3291158/product.html

Hopefully that link works. I found it very hard to find much out there these days. I hope this helps.

 

 

I like this one. It is similar to mine, but bigger. I found mine years ago on sale at JoAnn Fabric.

 

I recognize the very practicality of the fishing box, but I could never look at it in my family room. I love to see embroidery and sewing sitting in a large basket with a handle. If you have a lot of items I would consider a two handle wicker laundry basket. I'm of the mind, that if it is in a basket it can be left out and considered decoration. :)

 

 

Jo

[Guest Alte Veste Academy]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I don't know why a tackle box never occurred to me, especially since we keep all our medicine in a locked metal toolbox. I would consider a tackle box (and it would definitely be a better price) but my husband's grandmother actually sent me a check for my birthday specifically because she heard of my yearning for a sewing basket. I only feel authorized to spend the money on the genuine article, you know? Plus, they're so pretty.

 

Jennifer, thanks for the link. That one looks great and I was surprised to see sewing baskets on Overstock! I actually puttered around a bit just now and found a medium one that matches my bedroom decor so I got it. If I outgrow it, I can hand it down to my daughter and upgrade.

 

Jo, I agree completely in the principle of baskets as decoration. With all my littles, I have always loved to see their toys in big baskets when they're in the living room. I love IKEA for all those big, beautiful baskets! :001_smile: